Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – July 2026 – Ishan Shankar
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – July 2026 – Ishan Shankar July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Ishan started learning chess with the academy while in Qatar almost an year back. Now he is continuing the sessions after we moved to Melbourne. Since joining he has shown great enthusiasm and dedication to chess and thoroughly enjoys the sessions. Through regular coaching, consistent practice, and independent learning, he has made impressive progress in his game. His commitment to chess has helped in improving his overall sharpness and problem solving skills as well. Coach Feedback: Ishan has been doing a wonderful job in class! One thing I really admire about Ishan is his determination. Whenever he sets his mind to something, he gives it his all—and it shows. A great example of this was when he won our most recent Atomic Chess Tournament at the academy. He has a lot of potential and is capable of achieving great things. I can’t wait to see what he’ll accomplish next as he continues putting that same effort into his chess journey. Keep up the amazing work, Ishan! Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Lucas Tom Maliackal
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Lucas Tom Maliackal July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Lucas Tom Maliackal is a Grade 3 student at JSS International School in Dubai and a passionate young chess player at Brilliant Chess Academy. His interest in chess began at the age of six when his parents introduced him to the game after being inspired by Gukesh’s championship success. Fascinated by the challenges and creativity of chess, Lucas quickly developed a strong enthusiasm for learning and improving his skills. To nurture his growing passion, Lucas started training with Coach Shashank at Brilliance Chess Academy. Through consistent practice and dedicated learning, he has mastered a variety of chess tactics, strategic concepts, and game-planning techniques that have strengthened his overall understanding of the game. What makes Lucas stand out is his genuine love for chess. He enjoys playing with his parents and friends, often taking the initiative to organize games and challenge himself against different opponents. Even during his free time, he enjoys thinking about chess positions, planning strategies, and exploring new ideas to improve his play. Beyond the chessboard, Lucas has shown noticeable growth in his critical thinking and decision-making abilities. Chess has helped him develop patience, analytical thinking, and the confidence to evaluate situations carefully before making decisions. These skills have positively influenced his daily life, enabling him to approach challenges with greater focus and problem-solving ability. Lucas dedication, curiosity, and passion for learning make him a wonderful example of how chess can inspire young minds. Coach Feedback: Lucas has been doing a fantastic job in class! He brings a lively and positive energy to every session, making the class enjoyable for everyone. He’s always enthusiastic, gets along wonderfully with his classmates, and is eager to participate. One thing I particularly appreciate about Lucas is that he thinks for himself during games. Rather than making random moves, he plays based on what he understands and believes is the right decision. This shows growing confidence and a solid approach to learning chess. As he continues to build on this understanding and gains more experience, I’m confident he’ll keep making excellent progress. Keep up the great work, Lucas! Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Aiden Mascarenhas
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Aiden Mascarenhas July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: We are incredibly proud of Aiden’s exceptional growth and dedication as a 12-year-old competitive chess player representing Dubai, UAE. Since training with Coach Sarbojit, Aiden has developed a remarkably strong grasp of advanced tactics and now plans his moves ahead with immense confidence. His sharp tactical vision, combined with a calm demeanor under pressure, has quickly earned him a reputation as a fierce competitor on the board. Aiden’s passion for the sport truly extends beyond his formal lessons. He independently dedicates hours to mastering complex openings, analyzing historic grandmaster games, and refining his endgame strategies through online play and instructional videos. It is wonderful to witness his critical thinking, intense focus, and overall enthusiasm for chess grow each week. Driven by a relentless desire to improve. Coach Feedback: Aiden is a very joyful and competitive kid. He is always excited to solve puzzles and play games with other kids. His puzzle solving skill is very good compared to other kids. He tries to calculate moves in depth. He never gives up while playing games over the board whether he is in a bit inferior situation. He always loves to try out variants in lichess especially Antichess and Atomic. He has very good chess career in the future. Good luck Aiden and many more to come! Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from Bahrain – July 2026 – AYUSHMAN RONGALI
Brilliant kid of the month from Bahrain – July 2026 – AYUSHMAN RONGALI July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Ayushman is a 6.5 years old who is currently living in Bahrain. His passion towards playing chess has made us decide to take classes of his choice with his coach, samresh around January 25th 2025. With his master’s support he has learnt several moves which helped in getting a wide exposure over the course of a game. Ever since then he has shown more interest towards critical thinking and takes initiative over the game which helped strengthen his strategies during games thank you so much samresh sir 🤝 Coach Feedback: Ayushman is undoubtedly one of the most fun-loving personalities in the class, always bringing energy and laughter wherever he goes. But behind his easygoing nature is someone who knows when it’s time to get serious. The moment a challenge is placed before him, he shifts into high gear, tackling it with determination and focus. Sharp, intelligent, and resourceful, Thomas has a knack for getting things done and achieving what he sets out to accomplish. He understands when to adapt, when to push harder, and when to change direction, making him someone who consistently stays ahead of the curve. Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Shaanvi Sengupta
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Shaanvi Sengupta July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Shaanvi has really enjoyed her journey at Brilliance Chess Academy. The classes are engaging, interactive, and filled with games and activities that make learning chess fun. She looks forward to every session and has steadily grown in both her understanding of the game and her confidence. We appreciate the dedication of the coaches and the positive learning environment they have created for every child. Coach Feedback: Shaanvi is the Detective Chess Player, She always plays her games with Caution and strikes like a tiger at her opponent, she loves to analyse her puzzles and solve them making sure to take her time and strike down her opponent, she has an amazing calculation skill where she has always bested her opponents. Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Shanaya Sengupta
Brilliant kid of the month from UAE – July 2026 – Shanaya Sengupta July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Shanaya has been learning chess at Brilliance Chess Academy for almost three years. Over this time, she has developed a genuine love for the game. The interactive teaching approach, engaging games, quizzes, and fun activities make every class enjoyable, and she always looks forward to attending. It has been wonderful to see her confidence and problem-solving skills grow with each passing year. The coaches have created an environment where learning feels exciting and motivating. We are grateful to the entire team at Brilliance Chess Academy for nurturing her interest and helping her enjoy the journey of learning chess. Coach Feedback: Shanaya has been learning chess with me now for a while and I have to say she never gives up, her never give up personality is reflected in her games and puzzles, she loves to get to the bottom of the mystery of the puzzles and that makes her playing style very unique to her. Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – July 2026 – Arya Awais
Brilliant kid of the month from Qatar – July 2026 – Arya Awais July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Arya absolutely loves learning and playing chess here! The academy has been incredibly helpful in building skills, boosting confidence, and making every game a fun learning experience.” As parents we are so proud to support Arya in learning chess and build her skills. Coach Feedback: Arya has been showing steady improvement in her chess journey, demonstrating a genuine interest in the game. She approaches each session with a calm mindset and that shows a willingness to absorb new ideas, which is a great quality for learning. Arya is extremely patient and listens carefully to what is being taught during the sessions. Her ability to reflect on her games and work on her mistakes is helping her grow steadily. She has also shown moments of strategic thinking and creative problem-solving, which are promising signs for her development. With regular practice and focus, Arya is building a solid foundation in chess. Keep it up, Arya — you’re moving in the right direction! 🙌♟️ Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from Kuwait – July 2026 – Archit Hiteshkumar Tople
Brilliant kid of the month from Kuwait – July 2026 – Archit Hiteshkumar Tople July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Archit is 14 years old boy who is currently living in Kuwait. He started playing chess around 1 year ago, gradually he started to show his interest in chess with the guidance of Pankaj sir. He is learning good strategy and defence. We appreciate his incredible patience and knowledge. The way he gives personal attention to each student is really appreciated. Thank you so much Coach Feedback: Archit is steadily progressing in his chess journey, showing curiosity and a genuine interest in improving his game. He approaches challenges with patience and a determination to learn, which are great qualities for building his skills. Archit is slowly developing a better understanding of the game, and his efforts to practice is clearly visible in his matches and this is helping him improve step by step. His positive attitude and persistence are commendable and shows his potential for growth. Keep up the great work, Archit ! With consistent effort, you’ll continue to make progress and enjoy your chess journey. 🙌♟️ Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from India – July 2026 – Naga Lakshya Shrihaan Ch
Brilliant kid of the month from India – July 2026 – Naga Lakshya Shrihaan Ch July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Meet Naga Lakshya Shrihaan Ch., an 8-year-old who has a real passion for chess! What started as a fun game at home has now become one of his favorite hobbies. He loves playing chess with me, his dad, his cousins. Every game is a new challenge, and he enjoys learning different strategies and improving his skills. Shihaan looks forward to every chess class and is always excited to learn new openings, solve puzzles, and discover creative tactics. His enthusiasm for the game has grown with each lesson, and he enjoys applying what he learns in friendly matches with his family. We are happy to see his confidence, focus, and decision-making improve through chess, and we look forward to seeing him continue his journey and participate in more tournaments in the future. Coach Feedback: Shrihaan is a passionate and enthusiastic young chess player who brings great energy to every class. He is always eager to learn new openings, solve puzzles, and explore different chess ideas. He participates actively, enjoys taking on challenges, and shows a genuine curiosity to improve his game. It is wonderful to see him applying the concepts learned in class during his games. With his consistent effort, positive attitude, and love for chess, I am confident that Shrihaan will continue to grow as a strong player and achieve great success in the future. Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more
Brilliant kid of the month from Oman – July 2026 – Sreenanda Singha
Brilliant kid of the month from Oman – July 2026 – Sreenanda Singha July 23, 2026 Uncategorized Parent Feedback: Meet Sreenanda Singha, a 10-year-old from Muscat, Oman. She recently joined this chess academy and is new to the game. Despite being a beginner, she has already developed an interest in chess and enjoys attending every class with great enthusiasm. A special thanks to Coach Om for his patience, dedication, and encouragement in conducting the sessions and motivating her to learn. We look forward to seeing Srinanda continue her chess journey with confidence and passion. Coach Feedback: Sreenanda is a very sincere and enthusiastic student who actively participates in every class. She pays close attention while learning new topics and enjoys solving chess puzzles with great focus and determination. What stands out the most is her excitement for playing games and her eagerness to apply what she learns. Her positive attitude, curiosity, and willingness to improve make her a pleasure to teach. I’m confident that with her dedication and consistent practice, she will continue to make excellent progress in her chess journey. Have Any Questions ? Phone +91 9667984102 Email brilliancechess.online@gmail.com April 27, 2025 Blog | Uncategorized Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR Brilliant kid of the month from UAE -April 2025- AADRIKA PRASHANTH SHETTIGAR… Learn more